Head Of Sales & Marketing

Optimi Learning; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Marketing and Sales to lead its Sales and Marketing department. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in both B2B and B2C sales, as well as a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and marketing strategy development. You will be responsible for driving innovation in products and services while managing departmental budgets and financial tracking. If you thrive in a high-paced environment and are motivated by delivering results through collaborative team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in B2B and B2C sales environments.
• Proven track record in strategic key account management.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement and marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement divisional sales and marketing strategies.
• Drive innovation in products and services.
• Expand customer base and manage key accounts.

Skills

B2B Sales

B2C Sales

Strategic Key Account Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Development

Bid Proposal Response

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Honours or Postgraduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

BI Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Optimi has an opportunity available for an experienced and driven individual to lead our Sales and Marketing department as Head of Marketing and Sales. You must have extensive knowledge of B2B and B2C sales, strategic key account management experience, and a thorough understanding of stakeholder engagement and marketing strategy development. You must be able to operate in a high-paced environment, adapt to change and be motivated by delivering results through collaborative team leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business management, or related fields
• Honours or postgraduate degree (Advantageous)
• Proven sales and marketing experience in the public and private sectors.
• Experience in B2C and B2B environments (Essential)
• Strong business development abilities
• Strategic key account management (Essential)
• In-depth understanding of B-BBEE
• Proven bid or proposal response experience and success
• Knowledge of QCTO and SETA processes and environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Competent in using BI tools and CRM systems
• Knowledge of office management tools, websites, and social media platforms

DUTIES

• Develop and implement divisional sales and marketing strategies.
• Do market and industry research.
• Drive innovation in products and services.
• Report weekly and monthly on strategic metrics.
• Ensure that CRM systems are accurately maintained.
• Oversee marketing strategy, manage departmental budgets, and financial tracking.
• Establish low-cost, high-impact lead generation.
• Develop and monitor evaluation systems and ROI tracking.
• Expand customer base and manage key accounts.
• Forge and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Design and implement sales growth strategies.
• Monitor CRM and other evaluation systems.
• Prioritise improvements to sales processes.
• Manage daily operations and communication in the Sales and Marketing department.
• Effectively align the marketing and sales functions.
• Drive performance management and staff development.
• Identify departmental risks and drive continuous improvement.

The position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.